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F1 Chinese GP: Russell grabs sprint race pole in Mercedes 1-2

George Russell dominated sprint qualifying to take pole for the Chinese GP sprint race

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Sprint qualifying, Saturday sprint race schedule, weather, and how to watch

F1's sprint format returns this weekend at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying

Motorsport

F1 Chinese GP LIVE: Kimi Antonelli in tears after first win with Lewis Hamilton on podium

Follow live F1 updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as Antonelli claims his first-ever win in Formula 1

The Independent UK

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George Russell continues fine start to season by going fastest in China practice

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen, already disillusioned by Formula One’s new regulations, was a distant eighth.

The Independent UK

Chinese Grand Prix: Start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast

Kimi Antonelli on pole for first time in Shanghai after Mercedes team-mate George Russell suffers gearbox problem

Evening Standard

Mercedes pushes to change F1 start procedures again but Ferrari opposes

While some Formula 1 teams have managed to find the right balance to make quick starts, others, including Mercedes, are struggling and want the regulations revised. For the moment, there is no supermajority, so it will remain unchanged

Motorsport

George Russell takes aim at ‘selfish’ Ferrari after blocking F1 rule change

The first race of the new F1 season in Melbourne saw several cars struggle to get off the line smoothly

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‘I wish I had more fun’: Max Verstappen reiterates unhappiness at new F1 rules

Max Verstappen said: ‘I don’t enjoy driving the car, but I do enjoy working with the team’ as news emerged that a meeting with F1 drivers has been brought forward amid disquiet

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars ‘not a lot of fun’ in blunt assessment

Max Verstappen previously compared the season-opening race to Mario Kart

The Independent UK

Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Autosport

Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Motorsport

Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

The four-time world champion has a strong disliking towards the new F1 regulations and instead enjoys GT3 racing more

Autosport

Max Verstappen having conflicting thoughts on F1 retirement

The four-time world champion has a strong disliking towards the new F1 regulations and instead enjoys GT3 racing more

Motorsport

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen praised after fans spot classy Australian GP moment

Fans praised Lando Norris and Max Verstappen after the Australian Grand Prix

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Five things to look out for at F1’s Chinese GP

Round two of the 2026 Formula 1 season occurs this weekend in Shanghai

Motorsport

Sergio Perez: Cadillac values my feedback “much more” than Red Bull

Perez feels more valued in his current Cadillac squad, having previously spent four years at Red Bull

Autosport

Verstappen still striving for glory despite F1 2026 criticism - Red Bull

Mekies is not concerned about Verstappen’s motivation level despite the Dutchman’s public criticism of the new-for-2026 F1 cars

Motorsport

Is Max Verstappen still motivated? Red Bull plays down concerns amid F1 2026 criticism

Mekies is not concerned about Verstappen’s motivation level despite the Dutchman’s public criticism of the new-for-2026 F1 cars

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Ferrari has the best F1 car, Lando Norris claims: 'Their cornering speed is unbelievable'

Ferrari, not Mercedes, has the best chassis in F1 right now, according to McLaren driver Norris

The Independent UK

Christian Horner’s route back to F1 faces obstacle – with Toto Wolff ‘bidding for Alpine stake’

The former Red Bull team principal can return to the sport from May and has been linked with Alpine

International Business Times UK

Lewis Hamilton Says New F1 Era 'Great' Despite Rivals Verstappen, Norris Frustration in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton stands out at the Australian Grand Prix with his positive outlook on Formula One's new era, while other drivers express concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP

Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews

Motorsport

Toto Wolff responds to driver criticism of 2026 rules: 'Fans the priority for F1'

Several drivers voiced strong criticism of the new F1 regulations at the 2026 season-opening Australian GP

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen set to compete in 24-hour endurance event between F1 races

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Motorsport

F1 start issues: Why so many drivers had flat batteries as they lined up on the grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with management on the formation lap

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